Benjamin Moore

Avant Garde

272

Avant Garde is a medium tan with warm honey undertones that keep it from reading flat or overly neutral. At an LRV of 40.38, it falls in the mid-range of light reflectance, bright enough to maintain warmth without darkening a room significantly. The yellow-gold base becomes more apparent in spaces with abundant natural light.

It coordinates well with nearby warm neutrals such as Muslin, Shaker Beige, and Lenox Tan for a tonal scheme. For contrast, Black Forest Green or Newburg Green provide a cooler, darker counterpoint on accents or cabinetry.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

272

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Avant Garde in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Avant Garde under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Avant Garde under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

40.4
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#C1A977
RGB Decimal
193, 169, 119
RGB Percent
75.7%, 66.3%, 46.7%
HSL
40.5, 37.4%, 61.2%
HSV
40.5, 38.3%, 75.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 12.4%, 38.3%, 24.3%
YIQ
170.5, 30.4, -10.5
XYZ
39.51, 41.05, 23.29
CIE Lab
70.21, 1.57, 29.02
CIE Luv
70.21, 18.37, 37.55
Hunter Lab
64.07, 1.43, 21.47
Decimal
12691831

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